About this road
The A57's high crossing of the Peak District between Sheffield and Glossop, opened in 1821 as England's highest turnpike road and still regularly closed by snow in winter.
Ride notes
- Frequent winter closures for snow and ice
- Exposed moorland, can close for landslips after heavy rain
- Popular with cyclists and motorcyclists, watch for oncoming traffic on bends
Green lanes near this road
15 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 9.9 km of riding, plus 12 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Hilltop RoadUCR2.9 km away
- Leeside RoadBOAT3.1 km away
- Bamford CloughBOAT3.1 km away
- Water LaneUCR3.5 km away
- Trail ViewUCR3.5 km away
- Long CausewayClosed3.7 km away
- Moscar Cross RoadBOAT3.7 km away
- Hurstclough LaneBOAT3.9 km away
- Heathy LaneBOAT3.9 km away
- Orchard DriveUCR4.2 km away
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
We don't have a fuel station recorded within 2 km of this road. Fill up before you set off.
Download the GPX
The full line of the road as a GPX file, for a sat nav or phone app. Free to download.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Cat and Fiddle Road21 km away
- Trough of Bowland83 km away
- Settle to Hawes via Ribblehead93 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.